Guide to Style's Essential's List!!!!!!

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style will be airing its season finale tonight, so what better time to present his Essential's List, which is the top 10 items every woman should have in her closet!!!! To give you a little background on the show which airs on the Bravo network, Thursday's at 10pm; it stars the Mr. Make-It Work man himself, Tim Gunn and the former supermodel Veronica Webb. The premise of the show is to give a fabulous make-over to a woman in need. Not only do they raid the target's closet, but they also address the undergarments, which are crucial to making an outfit work!!!! In addition, they address an issue or conflict that may be holding the individual back, which I think is ultra important. So, not only do they do an exterior make-over, but they work on the inside too!!! I love it!!!! You have to check it out and see what I mean!!!!

The best thing that I have taken away from this great show is the Essential's List, which I have put together to share with you!!!!! Check out what every fashion diva and diva in the making or just day to day woman, should have in her closet! Let's start!

1. Cashmere Sweater: Perfect for a cold winter day!

2. Trench Coat: This season's hottest outerwear accessory!

3. Sweatsuit Alternative: i.e. cute littlehoodie with leggins or jeans

4. LBD: Little Black Dress

5. Crisp White Shirt

6. Blazer: Cropped Blazer's are really cute right now.

7. Day Dress

8. Skirt: A-lines are always very flattering

9. Black Pants: Key advice...Ladies with hips, get those pockets sewn down or opt for pants without pockets.

10. Jeans: Try on as many pairs until you find the right one for you. Wide legged, dark denim are always flattering.

*Bonus: Trendy Item: i.e. Sequin dress, skinny pants or jeans or mini dress(they are sure to be a trend that won't last forever)

So, now you are set and ready to get your wardrobe in order!!!!!

(all styles featured here can be found at jcrew.com, bananarepublic.com, and shopbop.com)

Make it Work!!!!!!

Live long and Wardrobe Well!!!!!

Dust Your Shoulders Off!!!!!!!!!

'Tis the season for flirty, fun, cocktail dresses! The holiday's are amongst us and many a party will there be to attend. So why not do it in your best dress!!!!

Shoulder dresses are quite hot right now! From Banana Republic to Urban Outfitters! From Rachel Pally to Porter Gray!!! The shoulder is the best exposed body part for the winter season. You can find styles that range from a single shoulder strap to hot halters! Both styles are both elegant and flattering to most body types!!!! The styles featured here can be found at shopbop.com, banana republic ravinstyle.com, and urban outfitters. I would also check out Zara and HM, as I am sure they have some great takes on this fashion trend!!!!

You are sure to be the life of the party in one of these hot numbers! And dont be afraid to give'em the Cold-Shoulder, because your sooo Hot!!!!

my fav: Rachel Pally @shopbop

Live long and Shoulder Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quickie!!! The Gucci Winter Sale

Ladies and Gentleman,

Just in time for the holidays!!!! The Gucci Fall/Winter Sale has arrived and it begins today!!!!!

Ladies tell your beaus! Gents tell your gal! Everyone deserves a treat and what a perfect time to pick one up....When it's on SALE!!!!!! You can now go online to check out what items are on sale in the fall/winter collection. Remember items are limited!!! And the presale has already began!!! So get to shopping!!!!!!!!!

Live long and Dress Well!!!!!!!!!!!

You're Blushing!!!!!!!!

Looking for the perfect way to spruce up your beautiful face??? Try blush!!! Blush is the perfect way to create a winter glow!!!!! I love peaches and pinks and bronzers work wonders!!! If you aren't sure what hue is right for you, here are a few that you can't go wrong with. In fact, the November issue of InStyle magazine did a feature on shades of blush for dark skin. They actually recommended two shades that I personally use. First up is Nars in Exhibit A http://www.narscosmetics.com/ or http://www.sephora.com/ ! It packs a punch! This bright orange shade is sure to turn up the heat, but you can control the degree depending on how you decide to apply. I recommend MAC's blush brush #129 for $34.

If you are looking for something a little more subtle, try MAC's Format(bronzey peach), Gingerly(peachy-pink), or Peaches(light orange-my Fav)! All of these colors blend very well with all skin tones and are affordable at $17.50. You can find MAC just about anywhere these days and I strongly suggest trying them on at home to get a better idea of how they look. I always find the lighting in Nordstrom or department store counters give an inaccurate portrait of make-up color. Bloomingdale's also carries both MAC and Nars!!!

So get out there and let'em see you Blush!!!!!!!!!!

Live long and Blush Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frank lands in the States!!!!!!!!!!

The extraordinary, powerhouse, wild-child, bee-hive wearing, soul-stirring, Amy Winehouse has arrived State-side! The talented Brit's first album "Frank" has made its way to the US of A and if you enjoyed or are still enjoying "Back to Black" you most definitely want to check out "Frank"!!!! My fav's include: F*&k Me Pumps(oh its the bomb!!!), Stronger than me(jazzy, neo-soul), I Heard Love is Blind(absolutely beautiful), Moody's Mood for love(classic remake, and she works it!), and my all time favorite on this album(can you tell I really like it?), Brother(this one is the best!!!!). The whole album rocks from start to fin! But I will let you be the critic!!!

Grab "Frank" today on itunes or pick up your own personal copy at http://www.amazon.co.uk/ or http://www.amazon.com/ or http://www.bestbuy.com/ today, and lets swap notes!!! Send me a comment and let me know your thoughts!!!!

This young woman may have a lot going on in her personal life, but the is the not so unusual plight of the most gifted of artists(i.e. Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, D'angelo, Jim Morrison...and the list goes on). So, embrace talent when you see it!!!

Enjoy!!!!!!

Live long and Enjoy Music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm Blouse-y!!!!!!!!!!

Blouses, Blouses, Blouses, Everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kelis may be "Bossy", but you can be "Blouse-y" and here's how:

Transitioning your Fall wardrobe to Winter can be a little tricky, but I have the perfect solution. Not a new trick,but a trend that has definitely carried over from season to season, layering with hot, girly, silky, Blouses!!!! Blouses are a Fall/Winter staple! They can be dressed up and down! Perfect for a day at the office, school, or night out on the town! Pair these great tops with cute pencil skirts or your favorite pair of skinny jeans or my favorite look: go retro: silk blouse and high-waist wide leg pants or jeans! They are also perfect for holiday functions or New Year's celebrations(party dresses blog is coming)! You are sure to get a few comments like, "Ooh, cute top", or "I love your blouse, where can I find that?" Whatever, it may be, you are sure to turn heads and look absolutely cute in the process! And for another look, try layering your blouse-y look with a cute, solid colored, turtleneck or crew neck tissue tee(check out these from J.Crew)!!!

jcrew/layer $30

Here are a few other finds:

Casual/ Ella Moss $128 Anthro

Dressy/Corey Lynn Calter $162

Casual/C and C $88 Shopbop

Dressy/Sunner $260

Dressy/Iro $154

plaid/Forever21 $24

plaid/jcrew

jcrew $135

Now, you can be Blouse-y too!!!!!!!

Live long and Blouse Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!